Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Sexual Battery May Have Assaulted Others: Police
Herndon police detectives are asking other victims who may have been sexually assaulted by a local man to come forward.

HERNDON, VA — Detectives with the Herndon Police Department believe there may be other victims of a man they charged with aggravated sexual assault in June, according to a post on the department's official Twitter page.
HPD arrested Carlos Morales López, 55, of Herndon, on June 30, and charged him with aggravated sexual battery. At that time, the victim in the case told police Lopez was giving her a massage in the 800 block of Sycamore Court when he sexually assaulted her.
Anyone who thinks they may have been sexually assaulted by Morales López is asked to call 703-435-6846. Victim Services representatives will be available to provide support if necessary.
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Carlos Morales Lopez was arrested on June 30, 2021 and charged with aggravated sexual battery. If you are a victim, or have information pertaining to this case, please call us at 703-435-6846. We have Victim Services representatives available for support. pic.twitter.com/dOB1IHnAH1
— Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) August 24, 2021
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